Scared mule kills farmer near Somerville farm
Young farmer Turner dies after being dragged a quarter mile by a frightened mule at his Somerville Route One farm. He fell, his leg was bitten, and he died from injuries. Funeral services were held at New Center Church with burial at New Center cemetery. He leaves a wife and infant son, parents, three brothers, and grandparents. The incident followed by notes of another accident further down the page.
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New Center
Willard Jean Turin
Morgan County
Turner
Somerville
Wellow
New Center Church
Mitchell
New Center Cemetery
Drinkard
Oscar Turner
L. O
O. M
L. Turner
Mercury Rises To 114 As Tot Dies At Home
Athens Alabama July 30 11 month old Joe Howard Motes died from a fever linked colitis at his home seven miles north of Athens His temperature reached 107 degrees at 8 am and 114 degrees before death The undertaker noted the child’s body was as hot as an electric light bulb Funeral services were Sunday afternoon and burial followed at Sandlin Graveyard near Cairo in western Limestone County
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Athens
Ala
Joe Howard Motes
Howard Motes
Sandlin
Cairo
Morg an County Jail Open House Set For August First
Final inspection of the Morgan county jail will precede an all day open house on August first. The new facility, built at 72 000 dollars, features a matron’s office, burglar proof fencing, electric five strand security, and separate inmate blocks. The jail houses 76 prisoners across three floors with hospital and women’s cells, plus a courthouse annex and heat from a central furnace serving multiple buildings. The Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control holds acceptance or rejection authority.
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Morgan County
Willoughby
Morgem County Board of Revenue and Control
Alabama
South
Board of Revenue and Control
James _Folmer
Board of Revenue
Department of Public Welfare
WPA
Line
Cain Streets
Morgan County Health Department
A. Berney Jones
Decatur Iron and Steel Company
Duke May Run Grave Risks Across Ocean
London reports the Duke and Duchess of Windsor may sail on the Excali bur under British protection despite US law forbidding armed convoys. Authorities warn the duke could be seized as a potential enemy carrier if he travels to the United States on the vessel.
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London
United States
U. S
Duke and Duchess of Windsor
Lisbon
Portugal
Duke of Windsor
Italy
Germany
France
Fine Citizen Called Away
Beverly M. Brown aged 77 died Monday at his home 136 5th Avenue West after a long illness. Former Pulaski Tenn resident he had lived here many years. Funeral today at five from the residence conducted by Rev J D McNutt. Interment City Cemetery. Survived by wife, one son Captain Raymon Brown of Decatur and one grandson W B Brown. Two nephews K and W B Grubbs of Decatur. Pallbearers E L Reyman, Sam Blackwell, H E Sunderland, Ben Hillis, James Bellew, Eli Street.
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Beverly M. Brown
5Th Avenue West
Pulaski, Tenn
Mr. Brown
J. D. McNutt
City Cemetery
Decatur
W. B. Brown
W. B. Grubbs
Decaur
E. L. Reyman
Sam Blackwell
H. E. Sunderland
Ben Hillis
James Bellew
Eli Street
Polio cases in Houston County prompt caution in Alabama
Dr. W T Burkett, Houston county health officer, urged avoiding large gatherings as eight polio cases were recorded in Houston County, all under 11, with five in Webb and three in rural areas. New case near Cottonwood last Friday threatens a rebound after Alabama reported five new statewide cases for the week ending July 20.
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Dothan
Ala
W. T. Burkett
Houston County
Burkett
Webb
Cottonwood
Alabama Health Department
Heat Wave Grips Decatur and Nation
The weather bureau noted near noon readings around 95 with Decatur near the national swelter as temperatures climbed to 98 in the 24 hours ending at seven this morning. Thundershowers offered partial relief in some areas as heat deaths rose to 765 across the country, with Illinois and Chicago among the hardest hit.
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Decatur
Associated Press
Mercury
Illinois
Chicago
Ohio
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Statewide Heat Persists as Thundershowers Forecast
Alabama endures hot conditions with readings near 100 in Huntsville and across multiple counties. Official notes show no relief yet though thundershowers are forecast near the coasts and southern areas on Wednesday. No rain was observed today amid peak temperatures, with Wetumpka 99 and other towns in the mid 90s.
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Associated Press
Alabama
Mercury
Huntsville
Wetumpka
Cullman
Birmingham
Clanton
Anniston
Greensboro
Goodwater
Heat wave relief edges east as storms scatter across regions
An advancing cool air mass from the Dakotas and Minnesota offers limited relief only for Northern Illinois and Indiana. Showers ease drought in the lake region with sporadic relief elsewhere while torrential rain in foothills west of Mountain, Colorado causes crop damage and delays rail and road traffic. Washington DC reports nine deaths in a 24 hour span as showers reduce heat and temperatures drop in Virginia. Highs reach into the nineties across much of the continent with readings 103 at Laredo and 104 at Wayne okla.
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North Dakota
Minnesota
Ilinois
Indiana
Lake
Atlantic
Gulf States
Appalachian District
Upper
Ohio Valley
Mountain
Colo
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Washington, DC
Virginia
New York City
Continent
Rockies
Solons Shift From Draft to Guard Bill
Senate military committee delayed final action on the Wadsworth compulsory training bill and set hearings on a measure to authorize President Roosevelt to train the National Guard and the officers reserve corps. Chairman Sheppard said the guard reserve bill could come before the general conscription measure, with Roosevelt favoring the guard-reserve legislation.
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Gton
Senate Military Committee
Roosevelt
National Guard
Sheppard
Tex
Senate
Hampton Roads
Austin
Rvi
Norfolk
Defense Works
State defense contracts awarded to Alabama firms
National defense project contracts totaling 380 thousand dollars were awarded to Alabama firms and projects in June through July. Firms include Honeycutt Co in Birmingham for warehouses, Gardner-Warring Co in Florence for uniforms, GPKey in Montgomery for emergency systems, and Aqua Systems Inc in New York City for Maxwell Field fueling additions.
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Washington
National Defense Projects
Alabama
Office of Government
Honeycutt Co
Birmingham
MacDill Fightlorida
Alabama Institut Aeronautics
Tuscaloosa
Army Coonstruction
Maxwell Field
Gardiner-Warring Co
Florence
G Pkey
Montgomery
Aqua Systems, Inc
New York City
Invasion Rumors Persist as Nazi Threat Grows
Speculation on a long promised Nazi invasion of Britain continues with Berlin offering no discouragement. The evidence cited is heavy and persistent Zeppelin bombing of England and Brit shipping which could aim to starve Britain or force surrender. The article notes signs Hitler remains committed to invasion but proceeds cautiously to avoid disaster.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Britain
Berlin
England
Herr Hitler
Mdon
Hitler pressures Britain as bombing tightens
The article argues Hitler will push invasion only when he believes England is close to surrender from bombing. It notes Nazi claims of sinking 257,000 tons of British shipping in a week, which Britain denies, suggesting possible overstatement in continued war coverage.
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Hitler
England
Pact clouded by Argentine stance at Pan American talks
An Argentine reserve at a Pan American conference clouded unity among 21 republics as foreign ministers closed sessions on hemisphere defense. Delegates upheld unanimity while Argentina reserved final judgment on the Havang acts permitting temporary control of European colonies if needed.
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Associated Press
Havana
New World
Havang
Maurice Nabuco
Brazil
Miguel A. Campa
Cuba
Americas
United States
Washington
Argentina says Havana treaty signing needs legislative approval
Buenos Aires reports that Argentina’s position on joining the Havana conventions is natural and normal because treaties require legislative approval, a spokesman said today.
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Buenos Aires
Pia Foreign Office
Argentina
Hearing Near a Conclusion in Lawrence County Judge Contest
The Lawrence County Democratic Committee hearing on Issac Johnson Jr for probate judge nears its end as arguments and witnesses wrap up. The fourth week draws to a close amid lagging public interest while county residents await the committee’s decision.
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Lawrenceounty Democratic Committee
Issac Johnson, Jr
Charles E Bragg
Johnson
Bids Placed for P-3 Type Passenger Vessels
The Bethlehem Steel Company of New York and Ingalls Shipbuilding Corporation of Birmingham Alabama submitted bids to the maritime commission today for three single screw steam propelled P-3 type passenger ships intended for the America South African Line of New York City.
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Washington
Bethlehem Steel Company
New York
Ingalls Sipbuilding Corporation
Birmingham
Ala
Maritime Commission
America South African Line, Inc
New York City
TVA Power Fund Voted for National Defense
The Senate approved a 25 million dollar appropriation to enable the Tennessee Valley Authority to expand electric power for the national defense program. Funds will start a Holston river dam near Jefferson City Tennessee and add units at Wilson Dam in Alabama and Pickwick Landing Dam in Tennessee, with about 120000 kilowatts of new capacity and steam electric facilities. House debates echoed concerns but pledged support for defense spending.
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Washington
Tennessee Valley Authority
Senate
House
McKellar
Tenn
National Defense Commission
United States
TVA
Miller
D. Ark
Holman
R. Ore
Holston River
Jefferson City
Wilson Dam
Ala
Pickwick Landing Dam
Rep. Fish
R-Ny
Republicang
Fish
Adjutant General Urges Employers to Support National Guard Soldiers
Ben Smith states Alabama National Guard members in civilian jobs face three weeks of low pay during the 3rd Army Maneuver. He asks employers to supplement their pay, praising the sacrifice as patriotic and essential for national defense. He notes average pay loss under $25 over the period.
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Ben Smith
Alabama National Guard
National Guard
Alabama
Adjutant General
Montgomery
3Rd Army
Haye Approved as Envoy to France and Vichy
The United States approves the nomination of Senator Henry Haye as ambassador to Washington. Haye, mayor of Versailles, speaks fluent English and was announced today by official action affecting France and the Vichy government.
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Vichy
United States
France
Henry Haye
Washington
Versailles
Nazi Air Attacks Escalate Across English Channel
Basel reports Germany closes frontier posts except Saint Margarethen as preparations for an English invasion proceed. Luftwaffe claim heavy RAF losses while Britain acknowledges some German planes shot down. Guwaltar blast kills soldiers. Japan arrests foreigners in Korea amid anti espionage drive.
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Basel
Switzerland
Saint Margarethen
Austria
Germany
England
Dover
Channel
High Command
English Channel
Yervetiana
Guwaltar
Decatur to Expand City Lighting Under Joint Agreement
Decatur city council and the Electric Department reach a plan to boost lighting with three Delano Park courts lit and 24 more street lights. Lane Park gets 13 new white lights around up to 10th Avenue as current is lowered. Traffic lights already installed and Delano Park lights due within ten days. The move aligns with residents desire for a well lit town in the South.
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Decatur
Electric Department
City of
Delano Park
Lane Park
10Th Avenue
Weather Summary for Tennessee and Alabama Regions
The report notes a 24 hour high of 99 degrees and a low of 7 degrees with no rainfall. It mentions partly cloudy conditions in Alabama with local thundershowers nearby tonight and Wednesday. Winds are gentle to moderate across the area.
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Alabama
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